How politicians are using YouTube to skirt campaign finance laws

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell posted an awkward video on YouTube Tuesday. The Kentucky Republican, who faces primary and general election challengers who are more competitive than usual, put up a 2:22 minute video of himself. In the video, titled "McConnell Working for Kentuckians," he's shown shaking hands, talking to everyday people, posing with his wife and giving a speech while fellow Sen. Rand Paul looks on. There's no words or narration, only some vague uplifting music. Even for a …